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Lot 79: AGRIPPINA SENIOR, wife of Germanicus, mother of Gaius (Caligula). Died 33 AD. Æ Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck under Claudius, 42-54 AD.
AUCTION: VAuctions Grand Reopening (Auction 212)
- Sold Winning Bid: $4,225
- 12 Bid(s)
Description
AGRIPPINA SENIOR, wife of Germanicus, mother of Gaius (Caligula). Died 33 AD. Æ Sestertius (35mm - 27.58 g). Rome mint. Struck under Claudius, 42-54 AD. AGRIPPINA M F GERMANICI CAESARIS, draped bust right, hair in long plait / TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P, large S C across field. RIC I 102 (Claudius); BMCRE 219 (Claudius); BN 236 (Claudius). EF, dark brown patina over some hard red patina, surfaces a little rough but not bad, attractive portrait.
Lot Details
- Offered By: VAuctions
- Lot #: 79
- Listing #: 199826
- Closed: Thursday, September 18, 2008 7:36:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $3,000